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Durham County Council, Muse and Durham University Unite to Drive Aykley Heads Development
A major milestone has been reached with the signing of a key agreement. Muse, Durham County Council and Durham University have signed a Collaboration Agreement to help drive forward the development of the Aykley Heads site as a centre for investment and innovation. The site forms part of the Durham ...
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Community Spirit Shines as Bishop Auckland Pub Hosts Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Charity
The Bay Horse on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland – a pub known for its strong community spirit – has raised an outstanding £4,681.62 for Breast Cancer Now through its recent “Wear It Pink” fundraiser. The event, led by landlady Zara Lawlor, united the local community for a day of fundraisi...
Huge success for Durham Lumiere as festival bows out with pride, thanks and future hope
Last light festival was enjoyed by 120,000 visitors, with hopes now for new future project
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Police looking to trace North East man in connection with stalking offences
Jack Wilson has links to Durham City and Brandon in County Durham
From Classroom to Construction: Avove Hosts STEM-Focused Day in County Durham
Avove, a leading name in infrastructure and engineering, has strengthened its focus on community engagement and youth development by hosting a Careers Day at Pelton Primary School in County Durham. Organised in collaboration with Northumbrian Water and Seymour Civil Engineering, the event aimed to s...
Durham County Council Begins Modular Housing Build to Support Vulnerable Residents
Durham County Council has reached a key milestone with the start of construction on a new housing development at Merrington View in Spennymoor, using high-quality modular homes. The homes have now arrived on site as part of the Council House Delivery Programme, which aims to provide safe, modern acc...
'I've had pneumonia twice and fear cold winters which make my health worse'
County Durham's Tamzin Usher fears the winter weather which exacerbates her health issues.
County Durham day nursery helps raise £300 for cancer charity
Clever Clogs Day Nursery in Bowburn, County Durham, raised £300 for Macmillan Cancer Support through a community fundraiser featuring a coffee morning, cake sale, and raffle.
Freemasons support new park run launched in North East - despite storm Claudia
Durham Freemasons backed the successful launch of the weekly Elemore Park parkrun, which held its inaugural event in Hetton-le-Hole, despite the impact of storm Claudia.
Driver fined for 'failing to show reasonable consideration' on A688
Victoria McConell, of Birtley, was fined and given penalty points for driving without reasonable consideration for others on the A688 at Tursdale, County Durham.
New planning measures to control number and location of HMOs in County Durham
Durham County Council has confirmed a countywide Article 4 Direction to better regulate houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), following a public consultation that received over 1,400 responses, with around 80% in support.
PM hails strength of Maya Chappell’s family and vows to make sure 'meetings happen'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed to talking with government ministers about the vital Maya's Law campaign.
Christmas is well and truly on: North East attraction gets festive makeover
Adventure Valley in Durham has been transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland, offering families a festive experience filled with Christmas-themed activities and seasonal fun.
Man banned from driving for being over drug-driving limit on A690
Nathan Middleton, 33, from Washington, has been banned from driving after being caught over the drug-driving limit on the A690 in County Durham.
Plans submitted to turn three-bed house in Durham into a HMO
Plans have been submitted to Durham County Council to turn a home on Providence Place, Durham, into a house in multiple occupation (HMO).
Hammer-wielding Spennymoor thug attacked ex's eyes after tearing door off hinges
A man has been jailed for repeatedly breached a restraining order, damaging his ex-partner's property and threatening her with violence.
Durham County Council Sets Out New Apprenticeship Strategy for 2025 to 2028
A new strategy outlining how a council plans to build on its success in recruiting and supporting apprentices is set to be presented to its Cabinet next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will hear that since 2019, the local authority has employed 951 apprentices and delivered over 1,100 upskil...
HMP Durham prisoner tried to cut inmate's throat in razor blade attack
An inmate branded a “dangerous” offender carried out an unprovoked razor blade attack on another prisoner at HMP Durham.
What is the weather like in Darlington and County Durham this week?
The Met Office has issued a detailed weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the week ahead
Countdown Begins for Durham Christmas Festival 2025 with Markets and Lantern Parade
Preparations are already underway for the Durham Christmas Festival 2025, set to return from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 December. The popular three-day event will bring hundreds of small businesses, many from across the North East, into the heart of Durham city, offering a festive shopping experience acro...